England’s women’s captain is one of the stars of the City before seeing the WSL World Cup winner in action this season.
Dahlkemper, 27, signed a two-year contract to enroll in Gareth Taylor’s team after spending three years at North Carolina Courage.
Houghton, 32, told his 144,000 Twitter fans that he “couldn’t wait” for the midfielder’s ace to arrive.
And the front of the 26-year-old City Janine Beckie, as enthusiastic as the Canadian star who shares chimney emojis in his tweet in reaction to the news.
Dahlkemper is the third U. S. player to sign up for the 2020 FA Cup winners this quarter, following the signing of Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle in August.
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Dahlkemper told the City website: “Sam [Mewis] and Rose [Lavelle] have not said anything yet brilliant about the club and have heard them speak very well about facilities, staff and players, as well as their delight with a new technique. and the tactical challenge was anything that attracted me.
“With all the skill of fa WSL, I know that each and every game will provide a new challenge and the opportunity to grow as a player and as a user in England will be amazing, as well as having the possibility to play Champions League Soccer.
“I look forward to completing this and helping the team in every single way imaginable and successful on the field. “
Head coach Gareth Taylor said: “Abby is a very talented advocate who has succeeded both domestics and abroad; with your preference and thirst for victory, we know you will have perfect compatibility with our team’s philosophy. “
“We’re looking for the future to run with her over the next few seasons. “
Dahlkemper, who made 64 appearances for The Courage, is expected to sign up for his new team after the United States faced Colombia in a friendly on January 22.
And the City, which ranks fourth, faces Aston Villa in a postponed attack after four of its stars tested positive for Covid-19 after going to Dubai.
The team will also have to face Chelsea in a rescheduled Conti Cup quarter-final clash.
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